Yes, it is a snowboard !

The decision to admit participants on snowboards was not easy to the organizers, because, in agreement with the VAKE, we try to make our Race Manuals as close to each other as possible. VAKE rules do not allow participants on snowboards. However, an impressive track record of the members of the team and the burning desire of participants allowed us to make an exception and allow Snowboarding team for the race on the same basis, in the overall standings, but without the right to fight for the ticket to VAKE.

So, meet :

Igor Danilov 1983 Moscow,

Present Champion of Russia in snowboard kiting.

Ryazanov Ilya 1988 Chelyabinsk region. Miass

Medalist and the Cup of Russia in the race ( snowboard ), winner marathon Zhigulevskoye Sea 2012 ( snowboard )

Why TOKE ?

We want to prove that it is possible to make this distance on the board. Without wind we will move by skiing. We have experience of self-sufficient campaigns. We will keep on training for the competition.

Igor says:

Please note : Me and Ilya are two of the best kiting snowboarders in Russia. And respectively, in the world ). It is because of this I chose Ilya as a teammate. He is a biathlete too.

We're both going in general much faster than bulk of the boarders. And yet we go on routes frequently. We are ignited with this competition and clearly understand the risk , as well as the fact that we can not simply pass the race. But really want to try. We are ready to go skiing when there is no wind (provided there is snow J ) . In windy weather we will kite on snowboards carrying our skis on sleds .I think, for weight reduction , it will be cross country skis .

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The team has a very good chance , especially since incorporates a biathlete ! Glad to see you among our members , Igor and Ilya ! Separate respect is the fact that Ilya is coming to us from the distant Chelyabinsk region ! Good luck and see you soon !